* connect a modem directly to the computer
* connect the modem to a router* connect individual computers, printers, scanners to the Router
* connect modem to a wireless router to create a wireless office network
* connect from an RJ45 wall plate to your PC, allowing network connection
* connect a series of patch panels, switches etc in a server room
* wire a building back to a central location to create a LAN
* Usually this task is done using rolls of cable which are then terminated
* connect a satellite receiver to a router e.g. to allow you access the iPlayer on a Freesat receiver